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Burton

South Carolina · 6,912 residents · 8.353 sq mi
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#140Lowest unemploymentof 6,8261.0%
The short version

Burton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,063. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $247,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,912
−4%since 2000
from 7,180 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
827 / sq mi
−5%since 2009
from 870 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
+40%since 2000
from 28.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Burton
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.3%(229)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.3%(508)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.2%(224)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.9%(614)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.2%(568)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415%(1,037)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.9%(612)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.9%(1,032)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.7%(949)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.2%(708)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.3%(365)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1%(66)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,063
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,753 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,342
+87%since 2000
from $15,654 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
−8%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,600
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,229
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $610 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
39.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+8%since 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
58
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(3,536)
Black41%(2,943)
Hispanic / Latino6%(432)
Asian1.3%(95)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(3,429)
Black37.8%(2,610)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(234)
Asian3.4%(237)
Other5.8%(402)
Diversity Score
76
+4%since 2009
from 73 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican1.4%(100)
Mexican1.2%(81)
Honduran0.8%(53)
Asian origin
Vietnamese3.1%(214)
Filipino0.3%(23)
Ancestry
American8.5%(590)
Irish6.8%(468)
German6.3%(432)
English3.7%(259)
West Indian2.7%(184)
Jamaican2.7%(184)
Italian1.5%(106)
Scotch-Irish1.4%(98)
Scottish1.1%(79)
French1%(70)
Canadian0.9%(64)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.7%(47)
Norwegian0.3%(20)
Polish0.3%(20)
Swiss0.3%(20)
Dutch0.2%(17)
Danish0.2%(15)
Lithuanian0.2%(12)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Vietnamese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+68%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.3%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.7%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+24.9 ptssince 2017
from 67.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 89.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 7.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married41%(1,139)
Married51.2%(1,425)
Widowed2.2%(60)
Divorced5.6%(157)
Women 15+
Never married29.9%(949)
Married49.8%(1,579)
Widowed12%(379)
Divorced8.3%(263)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burton, South Carolina?

Burton, South Carolina has about 6,912 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burton, South Carolina?

The typical household in Burton, South Carolina earns about $68,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burton, South Carolina expensive?

In Burton, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $247,600, and the typical rent is about $1,229 a month.

How educated are people in Burton, South Carolina?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Burton, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burton, South Carolina?

About 12.1% of people in Burton, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burton, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Burton, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 118 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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